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Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, (2010), Independent Media cadet school (2011), BSc, University of KwaZulu Natal (2018), Finance course, Yale University (2024), Corporate Communications course, University of California (2025),PgDip Management, UCT (2025), MBA (2026)

Experience: Independent Media (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023), Briefly News (2019-present)

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of the Current Affairs and Sports desks at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Master's degree and short-course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of media experience, having worked in print, online, and broadcast media. She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1503 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

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Singer Zonke takes to the skies, successfully becomes a pilot

Singer Zonke takes to the skies, successfully becomes a pilot

Entertainment

5 years ago

Halala: Zodwa Wabantu celebrates 5 years in the limelight

Halala: Zodwa Wabantu celebrates 5 years in the limelight

Entertainment

5 years ago

Sweet moment as father and baby fist bump in viral home video

Sweet moment as father and baby fist bump in viral home video

World

5 years ago

Big Zulu warns fans of scammer impersonating him: "Please block him"

Big Zulu warns fans of scammer impersonating him: "Please block him"

Entertainment

5 years ago

AKA should not have performed so soon, says MacG podcast

AKA should not have performed so soon, says MacG podcast

Entertainment

5 years ago

Disgraced manager who kissed and harassed female colleague in elevator fired

Disgraced manager who kissed and harassed female colleague in elevator fired

South Africa

5 years ago

"The SAMAs hate Limpopo": Mzansi fumes over Makhadzi snub

"The SAMAs hate Limpopo": Mzansi fumes over Makhadzi snub

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi social media users believe that the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are biased against Limpopo. This comes after singer Makhadzi was snubbed by them.

Da Les responds to AKA rumours: “I choose to focus on the future”

Da Les responds to AKA rumours: “I choose to focus on the future”

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper Da Les has chosen to take the high road amid the scandal between AKA and his baby mama. The muso said he has decided to move on from it.

Hawu: Kelly Khumalo instructs SAMAs to remove her song nominations

Hawu: Kelly Khumalo instructs SAMAs to remove her song nominations

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi songstress Kelly Khumalo has asked the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) to remove her name and music from consideration because she feels disrespected.

From 'Classic Man' to 'Aquaman': Fans drool as Jidenna puts body art on display

From 'Classic Man' to 'Aquaman': Fans drool as Jidenna puts body art on display

World

5 years ago

Nigerian American singer, Jidenna, recently had fans drooling after he shared new photos on social media. He put his massive body art work on display. Read more

Local YouTuber continues to mock Bonang Matheba: “Keep going”

Local YouTuber continues to mock Bonang Matheba: “Keep going”

Entertainment

5 years ago

Bonang Matheba has had to issue another stern warning to the blogger that has been giving her problems recently. Rea Gopane seems to enjoy mocking the Queen B.

SA congratulates Naomi Campbell on becoming a mom: "Amandla"

SA congratulates Naomi Campbell on becoming a mom: "Amandla"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South Africans have shown major love to Naomi Campbell following her surprise announcement recently. The stunning supermodel has become a mom at the age of 50.

Medical aids in trouble as calls grow for assets to be transferred to NHI

Medical aids in trouble as calls grow for assets to be transferred to NHI

Business and Economy

5 years ago

Medical aids may be facing some trouble as the NHI bill looms closer. The HPCSA has asked the companies to hand over their assets and reserves worth billions.

Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Activist group increases call to #MuteAKA as more info emerges

Entertainment

5 years ago

An anti-GBV group is continuing their call to have AKA's music muted. The group believe that the rapper is not being honest about what happened to Nelli Tembe.

Sjava reacts to viral pic of Naledi Pandor: "We need younger leaders"

Sjava reacts to viral pic of Naledi Pandor: "We need younger leaders"

Entertainment

5 years ago

South African rapper and singer Sjava has weighed in on a picture of Minister Naledi Pandor. The now-viral picture shows her standing with very swollen feet.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle